Spring & Mulberry Chocolate Recall Over Salmonella Risk
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Spring & Mulberry Inc. is recalling 23,968 bars of Blood Orange Date-Sweetened Chocolate due to potential Salmonella contamination.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on August 4, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Spring & Mulberry Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of certain chocolate bars due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA and is ongoing.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is Spring & Mulberry Blood Orange Date-Sweetened Chocolate, Net Wt. 2.1 oz. (60g), UPC 850055470200. It is sold individually or in multipacks, with wholesale cases containing 48 or 56 bars. Distribution is nationwide. Affected batches are under Product Number SMBARBO20001: Batch/Lot 025217 (Use By 02/28/2027), Batch/Lot 025289 (Use By 04/30/2027), and Batch/Lot 025325 (Use By 05/31/2027). A total of 23,968 individual bars are involved. Recall number is H-1106-2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers should not eat the recalled product. Check product packaging for the listed UPC, batch/lot numbers, and use-by dates.
Why This Matters
Potential Salmonella contamination poses a serious health risk, as this is a Class I recall.
Source
FDA recall details - Event ID 98281, Report Date 20260701
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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